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Coach Jeff Duncan (left) confers with Kolton Schaller following Schaller's double in the second inning of the Golden Flashes' 27-0 blowout of Youngstown State on March 12, 2024.

Hot Flashes: Baseball scores most runs since 2012, caps off 5-game homestand sweep

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2024

By the end of the third inning, Kent State’s baseball team was up 8-0 on Youngstown State. However, the damage was far from over – it was just getting started. The Flashes kept the Penguins scoreless...

Third baseman Kyle Jackson starting off for the Kent State Golden Flashes into the game against Youngstown State University March 7, 2023.

Bring out the brooms: Baseball opens up MAC play with series sweep

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2024

The Kent State baseball team outscored Central Michigan by 15 runs in the final game of the weekend to sweep the series against the Chippewas. “We're starting to pitch it and swing it better,” coach...

Outfielder Josh Johnson, a then-senior, swings at the ball during a game against Akron on April 15, 2023.

Clear the bases: Baseball slays Dragons in home opener

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2024

Kent State’s baseball team had its back against the wall against Tiffin University, going into the bottom of the ninth inning as the Flashes faced a 7-5 deficit. After a leadoff double by senior first...

Freshman Kolton Schaller is congratulated by coach Jeff Duncan as he passes third base April 30, 2023.

Baseball gets back on track with first series win of season

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor March 4, 2024

Kent State’s baseball team closed out its 11-game streak away from home to start the season with a series win against Jacksonville State. The team got off to a good start, as the Flashes took both...

Freshman Kolton Schaller is congratulated by coach Jeff Duncan as he passes third base April 30, 2023.

New lineup, same goals: Baseball wants it all this season

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor February 15, 2024

Last season, Kent State baseball suffered a heartbreaker in the Mid-American Conference championship against Ball State, but coach Jeff Duncan said the loss on a grand slam only made them stronger.  This...

Freshman Kolton Schaller is congratulated by coach Jeff Duncan as he passes third base April 30, 2023.

Baseball’s Jeff Duncan earns extension after posting program-high 24 MAC wins

John Hilber, Reporter August 30, 2023

Randale L. Richmond, Kent State’s Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, announced Wednesday baseball coach Jeff Duncan’s contract would be extended through the 2027 season. "Coach...

OPINION: Guardians ‘punted’ season away… or did they?

Matt Kiraly, TV2 Reporter August 22, 2023

All across social media recently, I’ve seen the term “punted” being thrown around. Users are choosing that title to caption how the Cleveland Guardians acted during the trade deadline portion...

Kent State senior Katie Shumate dribbles in toward the net during the wagon wheel game against Akron Feb. 18, 2023.

Sports roundup 2023: spring recap, fall preview

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief August 14, 2023

As the semester came to a close and the summer began, Kent State’s sports teams continued to bring in victories – with some programs even marking historic seasons. Track and field makes it to NCAA...

Pitcher Joe Whitman in the game against the University of Akron on April 15, 2023.

Three Kent State baseball players selected in Major League Baseball Draft

Matt Kiraly, TV2 Reporter July 14, 2023

Every baseball player’s dream is to play in the big leagues. For three members of the Kent State baseball team, that dream could come true.   Players Joe Whitman, Justin Miknis and Aidan Longwell...

Freshman Kolton Schaller is congratulated by coach Jeff Duncan as he passes third base April 30, 2023.

Weekend sweep lands baseball atop conference standings

Jacob Shondel, Reporter May 3, 2023

Kent State’s baseball team extended its home winning streak to 11 games after sweeping Ohio University.  The Flashes (31-12) outscored the Bobcats 26-10 over the 3-game series.  KSU is now first...

Second inning too much for Buckeyes as baseball notches 16th home win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter April 27, 2023

Kent State’s baseball team lost to Ohio State 7-6 on April 4 after the Buckeyes connected on a two-run home run in the seventh inning to take the lead.  Wednesday, at Schoonover Stadium, the Flashes...

Baseball salvages weekend series, stealing final game

Jacob Shondel, Reporter April 24, 2023

Kent State baseball falls to 12-11 on the road season, losing two of three games in its weekend series against Miami. After Friday's contest in Oxford was postponed due to rain, the Flashes played a...